The T6 also offers a fully Auto mode (look for the green A icon), a flash-off mode for when you can't or don't want the flash to automatically pop up if needed, a Creative Auto mode, and a handful of scene modes, such as Portrait, Landscape, Food and Close-up. If the exposure is not to your liking, you can easily adjust the shutter speed and/or aperture to make it brighter or darker. When the mark is in the center, the image should be accurately exposed. Keep an eye on the exposure gauge in the viewfinder or on the LCD in Live View. M = Manual: This mode allows you to choose both the shutter speed and the aperture. To achieve this, stop down the aperture (by choosing a higher f/stop number). For landscapes, you want a broader depth of field, so more of the image is in focus. This not only allows more light to hit the sensor for exposure but also delivers a shallow depth of field, which is perfect for portraits, since it blurs the background and emphasizes the main subject.
Aperture numbers can be a little confusing - the smaller the number (f/2.0), the larger the opening. Keep in mind, though, that if you're using the flash (either a built-in one or an accessory flash), the fastest shutter speed the camera allows is 1/200 second in order for the shutter and the flash to sync.ĪV = Aperture priority: The main benefit of shooting in Aperture priority is the ability to control depth of field (how sharp the image appears from near to far). To stop action, use a shutter speed of 1/200 second or faster to blur images, like waterfalls, try 1/60 second or slower. So try to shoot with the viewfinder when using slower shutter speeds. Using the viewfinder when shooting helps stabilize the camera, since it's braced against your face and your arms are not outstretched. Unless you have very steady hands or are using a tripod, it's best to aim for a shutter speed of about 1/125 second or faster, especially if you're using Live View and have to hold the camera away from your body.
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TV = Shutter priority: In this mode, you choose the shutter speed, and the camera selects the aperture. The camera will automatically change the aperture at the same time to ensure a proper exposure. If, for example, the initial shutter speed is too slow to hold the camera in your hand and get a steady shot, turn the main dial to adjust the shutter/aperture combination until you get a faster shutter speed. P = program auto exposure: Although Program is essentially an automatic mode in that the camera determines the shutter speed and aperture setting for the scene, you can adjust those parameters in tandem. On the T6 mode dial, Aperture priority is labeled as AV (aperture value), and Shutter priority is labeled as TV (time value). Though the fully automatic modes are easy to use, you're better off getting to know - and using - what is often referred to as PASM (Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority and Manual).